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1938 in Ireland

Explore 6 historical events and records for Ireland in 1938.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1938

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April

25 April 1938

Anglo-Irish Agreements

Valera, Eamon de · London · Taoiseach of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Concludes agreements with Britain resolving the economic dispute and providing for the return of the Treaty Ports.

May

4 May 1938

Constitution of Ireland

Hyde, Douglas · President of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Wins the election for President under the 1927 constitution

4 May 1938

Election

Hyde, Douglas · President of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Wins the election for President under the 1927 constitution

4 May 1938

President of Ireland

Hyde, Douglas · President of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Appointed President of Ireland

June

25 June 1938

Presidential Inauguration

Hyde, Douglas · Dublin · President of Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Takes office as the first President of Ireland under the 1937 Constitution.

July

27 July 1938

Death of Thomas Tom Crean

Crean, Thomas "Tom" · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Death of Thomas "Tom" Crean

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